CLINICALLY PROVEN

to Improve Skin Moisture and Appearance*

Tested and Sold in Japan since 2001

Key to moisture retention, skin health, and
appearance.*
Ceramides make up 40% of the skins outer layer
Clinical tested and shown to improve
Moisture retention*
Dryness*
Roughness*
Appearance*
Gluten Free
Superior to wheat based ceramides
 CLINICAL TRIAL DETAILS

33 people
6 male
27 female
Average age 25
Placebo-controlled double blind study six weeks duration
40 mg/day daily intake of ceramides provide by Oryza
Both dermatological and three dimensional microscopic skin
surface analysis performed (VISIOCAN by Courage and Khaza
Gmbh)
Evaluated skin moisture content, smoothness, roughness, and
scaliness (degree of dryness of the stratum corneum)
Study released June 1, 2000, completed by the independent third
party at Soiken, Japan, Institute of General Medical Sciences.
 CERAMIDE-PCD FROM RICE
Versus Wheat Derived Ceramides

The moisturizing effects of Oryza Ceramide was compared with other

commercially available ceramides Rice based ceramides demonstrated
superior moisturizing effect with a moisturizing ratio of 35%.*
SKIN MOISTURE CONTENT
After 3 and 6 Weeks
CORNEOUS LAYER OF THE SKIN
Dryness after 3 and 6 weeks

Dry skin is characterized by a lack of moisture in its corneous layer, resulting in

tightness and even flaking. The skin appears dull, especially on the cheeks and
around the eyes. It may lack elasticity, with accentuated fine lines and
wrinkles. In more severe cases, itching and burning may occur. Extremely dry
skin shows signs of cracking and fissuring.
IMPROVEMENT IN SKIN TEXTURE
RESULTS FROM 23-YEAR OLD WOMAN
Below the Left Eye

Before Taking Ceramide PCD After 6 Weeks Taking Ceramide PCD

 CONCLUSIONS

Ceramide-PCD was demonstrated to be effective in

prevention of skin dryness and roughness by objective
measurement in addition to observation by physicians. *

Therefore, the dietary supplement containing

rice-derived ceramide evaluated in this study may
be a safe and superior beautifying agent, showing
the effect by oral ingestion.